Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 vs Samsung ST65

Here is a detailed overview of the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 versus Samsung ST65, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) and ST65 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 was released 4 months prior to the ST65 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 grades versus the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 & Samsung ST65. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 compared to the ST65.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and ST65 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and ST65.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST65 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.